10 habits that harm the kidneys

Here are 10 habits that can seriously affect your kidney health.

1. Not drinking enough water

Drinking enough water has been proven to be a “medicine” for health, including maintaining good kidney health. Drinking enough water helps the kidneys maintain fluid balance in the body, removing unwanted toxins and sodium from the body. This helps reduce the risk of kidney stones and subsequent kidney failure.

2. Eat a lot of meat

Animal protein produces a high amount of acid which is very harmful to the kidneys during processing leading to acidosis (the kidneys cannot eliminate excess acid effectively). Animal protein should be consumed in balance with the intake of vegetables and fruits.

3. Smoking

Smoking is directly linked to damage to the lungs or heart, but it also affects kidney health. This is because smoking leaves more protein in the urine, which is an alarming sign for kidney health.

4. Alcohol

Drinking three to four glasses of any type of alcohol increases the risk of chronic kidney disease. In addition, combining smoking and drinking increases the risk fivefold.

5. Processed foods

Processed foods are high in minerals like phosphorus and sodium, which can directly harm the kidneys. This affects the kidneys' ability to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.

6.Lack of sleep

For many reasons, we do not get the recommended 6-8 hours of sleep each night to prepare for the new day. This situation, if prolonged, can affect kidney health, increase blood pressure and affect overall health.

7. Absorbing too much salt

Salt contains a lot of sodium and high sodium intake can directly lead to high blood pressure. Blood filtration function becomes disturbed and gradually affects the kidneys.

8. Eat a lot of sugar

Eating too much sugar can lead to high blood pressure and diabetes, which directly affect kidney function.

9. Lack of practice

Exercise always has a positive effect on the human body and for the kidneys, it helps to eliminate toxins and regulate fluid balance in this organ by boosting metabolism.

10. Holding urine

Sometimes due to work or many other reasons, you try to hold your urine for hours. This can increase the pressure of urine in the kidneys and lead to kidney failure.

According to VNN